I'm sure those states are happy that Californian govt workers won't visit.

It's unfortunate that you look down on me because of where I live - possibly on account of some politicians that I don't agree with and didn't vote for. Sadly, you're lumping all Californians, and state employees, into one category. Some us are still American Patriots, we're suffering, and are disappointed that "other states" are writing all of us off as "liberal nutcakes". There but by the grace of God go you and your state.

It's unfortunate that you look down on me because of where I live - possibly on account of some politicians that I don't agree with and didn't vote for. Sadly, you're lumping all Californians, and state employees, into one category. Some us are still American Patriots, we're suffering, and are disappointed that "other states" are writing all of us off as "liberal nutcakes". There but by the grace of God go you and your state.

Just remember the people you will hurt the most are the everyday Joes and Joannes who work the convention center, hotels, restaurants, etc. They'll miss a paycheck long before any politician notices.

This is the problem I have with this sort of thing (outside of changing it at such notice would make for a logistical nightmare). Politicians making the laws don't even notice things like this. Atlanta will always be a huge draw for conferences and such. They hosted the Olympics, for God's sakes!

I apologize, but I honestly cannot remember. I do believe money was lost, but at the time, we had it.

I just Googled it up -- the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention was scheduled for July 21-25, 2010. It appears the organization announced the decision to change locations around the first week of May 2010. So, about 10 weeks in advance.

The article I found stated that Alpha Phi Alpha had been anticipating $300,000 in penalties from the breaking of the various contracts with vendors. The article further stated, "That doesn't include over 3,000 Alphas who will have to change their flight and hotel reservations as soon as possible."